IMU University Centre for Education (ICE) was established in 1999 as the Medical Education Unit (MEU). The centre was established primarily to provide advice and support for the pedagogical and quality aspects of academic programmes in the university.
The primary role of ICE is to promote learning and teaching excellence in IMU. ICE serves as the change agent in education and training at IMU University. ICE strives to meet international standards and quality concerning training for the faculty of 10 schools of IMU University. ICE also fulfils the professional development needs in enhancing quality learning and teaching by organising and conducting various training programmes for IMU faculty members.
Later, the Medical Education Unit has been rebranded as the IMU Centre for Education to reflect its expanded scope in advancing educational practices beyond the medical fraternity. This transformation aligns with our commitment to fostering inclusive, interdisciplinary, and innovative approaches to education, ensuring that our initiatives support the professional development of educators across all health professions and related disciplines. It also provides teacher training, encourages and facilitates innovative approaches in learning – teaching activities, collects data for academic quality assurance and conducts research in medical and health professional education.
In 2025, the IMU Centre for Education and the Teaching and Learning (T&L) Office merged to create a unified entity dedicated to advancing educational excellence across the university. This integration combines the Centre for Education’s expertise in health professions education with the T&L Office’s leadership in university-wide teaching and learning initiatives.
The newly consolidated IMU Centre for Education will continue to uphold high standards and best practices in education, fostering innovation, policy development, and interdisciplinary collaboration. It will oversee key initiatives such as curriculum enhancement, faculty development, and pedagogical research, while also supporting the Teaching and Learning Committee (TLC) and its sub-committees on Assessment, Technology-Enhanced Learning, and Clinical & Experiential Learning.
This merger strengthens our commitment to creating a dynamic and inclusive educational environment that supports educators and learners across all disciplines.
Role of ICE
The IMU Centre for Education serves as the driving force behind educational excellence at the university, guiding initiatives that empower educators and shape future-ready learning environments.
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Objective
The primary role of ICE is to cultivate and empower health professions in developing curriculum, teaching, learning, assessment and quality improvement. The objectives of ICE are:
